Water cremation and human composting could be offered instead of traditional funerals
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Water cremation and human composting may soon be legalized as alternatives to traditional funerals. A Law Commission consultation is considering these options beyond burial and conventional cremation.

Alkaline hydrolysis, or resomation, uses water and chemicals to decompose a body, taking 4 to 14 hours. The resulting liquid can enter wastewater systems, while bone remnants can be ground into ashes.

Human composting involves placing a body with organic matter in a sealed vessel, taking two to three months. Co-op Funeralcare previously aimed to offer resomation but halted plans due to regulatory issues.

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